Oscars 2014: Best and worst moments

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Chiwetel Ejiofor (pictured with Sari Mercer) has a sister, Zain Asher, who works for CNN and took time to record a special message for her brother. E! News played the message for the lead actor nominee Ejiofor, who seemed visibly moved by watching the video live on the red carpet.

Chiwetel Ejiofor (pictured with Sari Mercer) has a sister, Zain Asher, who works for CNN and took time to record a special message for her brother. E! News played the message for the lead actor nominee Ejiofor, who seemed visibly moved by watching the video live on the red carpet. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Pharrell Williams faked everyone out when he walked the red carpet without his Ranger Rick hat. He did, however, wear shorts, which grabbed the attention of all the red carpet hosts. Inside the show, however, the hat returned during Williams' performance of "Happy," the nominated song from "Despicable Me 2."

Pharrell Williams faked everyone out when he walked the red carpet without his Ranger Rick hat. He did, however, wear shorts, which grabbed the attention of all the red carpet hosts. Inside the show, however, the hat returned during Williams' performance of "Happy," the nominated song from "Despicable Me 2." (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)